Things to Do in Sonoma County this Weekend

With a lineup that includes Keb’ Mo’, Sheila E., Chaka Khan and more, the 40th annual Jazz & Blues Festival is looking at another stellar weekend of music and river life, Sept. 9-11. (Photo by Conner Jay)

Clear your calendars, we’ve got some fun for you this week. Experience “Broadway Under the Stars” when Transcendence Theater presents their season closing gala celebration this weekend. Discover local grown music at this year’s American Roots Music Festival. Kick back in the river for the Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival. All this and more is in our list of things to do.

FRIDAY, Sept. 9

Movies in the Park: Embark on an adventure with the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell and a grown up Peter Pan when Howarth Park presents an outdoor showing of “Hook,” starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. The free event offers pre-show entertainment, with the movie starting around 7:45 p.m. Vendors are available with food for sale. Find out all the details at pd2go.net/HowarthMoviesInThePark.

Broadway Under the Stars Gala Celebration: Closing out their season, Transcendence Theater presents a 3-night event packed full of powerhouse performances, community tributes and sentimental reflections. If you haven’t made it out to the Winery Ruins at Jack London State Park for this performance under the stars, this weekend is your last chance for the year. Picnicking starts at 5 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Find out more at transcendencetheatre.org. (Sept. 9-11)

Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival kicks off Saturday at Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville, with a Wine Garden, water activities, plenty of food choices and a great live music lineup. (Photo by Alvin Jornada)

SATURDAY, Sept. 10

American Roots Music Festival: In its 3rd year, this Bodega festival pays homage to locally music artists, delicious food and tons of family fun. From 2-9 p.m. Saturday, the afternoon will feature plenty of acoustic music from bands like The Dixie Giants, Frankie Boots & The County Line, Sonoma Aroma and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Tickets are $25, and kids under 10 are free. Find out more at facebook.com/BeOutsideMore.

Beer in the Plaza: This Saturday, enjoy unlimited tastes from a variety of local brewers when Soroptimist International of Healdsburg presents its 30th annual Beer in the Plaza. Taking place 2-6 p.m., the event raises funds for women and girls locally and around the world. Tickets are $45-$50 general admission, $20 designated driver and $15 for under 21. 5 and under is free. Find out more at sihealdsburg.org/beerintheplaza.html.

Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival: With a lineup that includes Keb’ Mo’, Sheila E., Chaka Khan and more, the 40th annual Jazz & Blues Festival is looking at another stellar weekend of music. The event takes place at Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville, with a Wine Garden, water activities and plenty of food choices to accompany live music performances. Tickets are $55-$190. Find out more at russianriverfestivals.com. (Sept. 10-11)

Gavin DeGraw at GMC: The multi-platinum recording artist of song, “I Don’t Want to Be,” will perform live this Sunday at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park. Tickets to the 7 p.m. show are $30 for lawn seating, and $45-$65 for indoor. Find out all the details at gmc.sonoma.edu.

“At Twilight” with North Coast Ballet California: Enjoy artistic samplings of local foods and beverages, live music and performances by the North Coast Ballet California. $55-$65. 21-plus. 7-9 p.m. Petaluma Arts Center. pd2go.net/AtTwilight